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Hot Hits
Becoming Jane
National GeographicNov. 22, 2019 – Jun. 1, 2020 Explore Dr. Goodall’s early years through iconic images and a multiscreen experience and venture on a 3D exploration of Tanzania’s Gombe Stream National Park where she did her famous behavioral research on chimps.
Sinbad
StrathmoreFri. Dec 13 Beloved comedian and actor Sinbad has been making audiences laugh for more than three decades.
Soul Divas
Signature TheatreNov. 22 – 23 Signature singers honor the celebrated chanteuses whose unbelievable voices lifted our spirits.
A Motown Christmas
Signature TheatreDec. 3 – 21 The holidays get a smooth new groove when delivered motown style in a fun, upbeat and soulful yuletide treat.
NSO Pops: Game ON!
The Kennedy CenterWed. Jan 8, 2020 Mesmerizing celebration of symphonic video game music in its world premiere.
My Fair Lady
The Kennedy CenterDec. 17, 2019 – Jan. 19, 2020 From Lincoln Center Theater comes “a sumptuous new production of the most perfect musical of all time” (Entertainment Weekly)
Come From Away
The Kennedy CenterDec. 10, 2019 – Jan. 5, 2020 Takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them.
The Hip Hop Nutcracker
StrathmoreDec. 17 – 19 Join Maria-Clara and the Nutcracker Prince as they set off for a magical adventure…in modern day New York City.
Washington Performing Arts: Kian Soltani
The Kennedy CenterWed. Jan 22, 2020 He joins acclaimed pianist Julio Elizalde for a program that ranges from Beethoven’s spirited fifth cello sonata to Arvo Pärt’s mesmerizing Fratres.
Atlanta Ballet: The Nutcracker
The Kennedy CenterNov. 27 – Dec. 1 A visually inventive staging set against a fantastical starry night, dominated by oversized storybooks, clocks, and constellations.
NSO Pops: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix™ in Concert
The Kennedy CenterNov. 29 – Dec. 1 Experience the film in HD on a giant screen with composer Nicholas Hooper’s score played live by the NSO.
Spotlights
A Christmas Carol
Mulitz-Gudelsky Theatre LabNov. 29 – Dec. 29
The Washington Chorus: A Candlelight Christmas
The Kennedy CenterDec. 15 – 22
Live Dangerously
National Museum of Women in the ArtsThru Jan. 20, 2020
Rightfully Hers: American Women and the Vote
National ArchivesThru Jan. 3, 2021
NSO: Handel's Messiah
The Kennedy CenterDec. 19 – 22
Washington Performing Arts: Midori & Thibaudet
StrathmoreSat. Jan 25, 2020
National Philharmonic: Handel's Messiah
StrathmoreDec. 21 – 22
NPO: Voices of Light, Silent film The Passion of Joan of Arc to Richard Einhorn's Score
StrathmoreSat. Nov 23
WNO: The Magic Flute
The Kennedy CenterNov. 22 – 23
Choral Arts Society of Washington: A Family Christmas
The Kennedy CenterTue. Dec 24
A Christmas Carol
Ford's TheatreNov. 22, 2019 – Jan. 1, 2020
National Philharmonic: Holiday Singin' Pops
StrathmoreFri. Dec 6
